(i) Complete the following equations :
(a) 2MnO₄⁻ + 5SO₃²⁻ + 6H⁺ →
(b) Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 6Fe²⁺ + 14H⁺ →
(ii) Based on the data, arrange Fe²⁺, Mn²⁺ and Cr²⁺ in the increasing order of stability of +2 oxidation state.
E°(Cr³⁺/Cr²⁺) = -0.4 V
E°(Mn³⁺/Mn²⁺) = +1.5 V
E°(Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺) = + 0.8 V
(a) 2MnO₄⁻ + 5SO₃²⁻ + 6H⁺ →
(b) Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 6Fe²⁺ + 14H⁺ →
(ii) Based on the data, arrange Fe²⁺, Mn²⁺ and Cr²⁺ in the increasing order of stability of +2 oxidation state.
E°(Cr³⁺/Cr²⁺) = -0.4 V
E°(Mn³⁺/Mn²⁺) = +1.5 V
E°(Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺) = + 0.8 V
(a) 2MnO₄⁻ + 5SO₃²⁻ + 6H⁺ → 2Mn²⁺ + 5SO₄²⁻ + 3H₂O
(b) Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 6Fe²⁺ + 14H⁺ → 2Cr³⁺ + 6Fe³⁺ + 7H₂O
(ii) Cr²⁺ < Fe²⁺ < Mn²⁺
(b) Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 6Fe²⁺ + 14H⁺ → 2Cr³⁺ + 6Fe³⁺ + 7H₂O
(ii) Cr²⁺ < Fe²⁺ < Mn²⁺
Complete the following reactions—
(i) Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 6Fe²⁺ + 14H⁺ →
(ii) 2CrO₄²⁻ + 2H⁺ →
(iii) 2MnO₄⁻ + 5C₂O₄²⁻ + 16H⁺ →
Explain the following observation :
(i) Silver atom has completely filled d-orbitals (4d¹⁰) in its ground state, yet it is regarded as a transition element.
(ii) E° value for the Mn³⁺/Mn²⁺ couple is much more positive than Cr³⁺/Cr²⁺
Complete the following chemical equations :
(i) MnO₄⁻(aq) + S₂O₃²⁻(aq) + H₂O(l) →
(ii) Cr₂O₇²⁻(aq) + Fe²⁺(aq) + H⁺(aq) →
Explain the following observations:
(i) Copper atom has completely filled d orbitals (3d¹⁰) in its ground state, yet it is regarded as a transition element.
(ii) Cr²⁺ is a stronger reducing agent than Fe²⁺ in aqueous solution.
(i) Account for the following :
(a) Cu⁺ is unstable in an aqueous solution.
(b) Transition metals form complex compounds.
(ii) Complete the following equation :
CrO₂₇²⁻ + 8H⁺ + 3NO₂⁻ →
Explain why :
(i) E° for Mn³⁺/Mn²⁺ couple is more positive than that for Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺. (At. Nos. Mn = 25, Fe = 26).
(ii) Ce³⁺ can be easily oxidized to Ce⁴⁺. (At. No.Ce = 58).
Account for the following :
(i) CuCl₂ is more stable than Cu₂Cl₂.
(ii) Atomic radii of 4d and 5d series elements are nearly same.
(iii) Hydrochloric acid is not used in permanganate titration.
(i) Account for the following :
(a) Cu⁺ is unstable in an aqueous solution.
(b) Transition metals form complex compounds.
(ii) Complete the following equation :
CrO₂₇²⁻ + 8H⁺ + 3NO₂⁻ →
When a certain conductance cell was filled with 0.1 M KCl, it has a resistance of 85 ohm at 25°C. When the same cell was filled with an aqueous solution of 0.052 M unknown electrolyte, the resistance was 96 ohms. Calculate the molar conductance of the electrolyte at this concentration.
[Specific conductance of 0.1 M KCl = 1.29 × 10⁻² ohm⁻¹ cm⁻¹]
Complete the following reactions—
(i) Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 6Fe²⁺ + 14H⁺ →
(ii) 2CrO₄²⁻ + 2H⁺ →
(iii) 2MnO₄⁻ + 5C₂O₄²⁻ + 16H⁺ →
The magnetic moment of few transition metal ions
are given below:
Account for the following :
(i) CuCl₂ is more stable than Cu₂Cl₂.
(ii) Atomic radii of 4d and 5d series elements are nearly same.
(iii) Hydrochloric acid is not used in permanganate titration.
Out of the following pairs, predict with reason which pair will allow greater conduction of electricity:
(i) Silver wire at 30°C or silver wire at 60°C.
(ii) 0.1 M \(CH_3\)COOH solution or 1 M \(CH_3\)COOH solution.
(iii) KCl solution at 20°C or KCl solution at 50°C.
Consider the standard electrode potential values (M²⁺/M) of the elements of the first transition series.